As cryptocurrency becomes more widespread, Bitcoin reaches a new high of $66,000, setting a new milestone.

(AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — On Wednesday, Bitcoin soared beyond $66,000 for the first time, riding a surge of optimism about the financial establishment’s growing acceptance of the digital currency’s growth.

As of 2:30 p.m. Eastern time, bitcoin was trading at $66,631, up 5.2 percent from…